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Good books (2.5 to 3.5)

The Chosen Twelve, by James Breakwell

3.5 out of 5 stars. Really interesting setting and story, dystopian countered by somewhat unbalanced humour.

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

Blackwing [Raven’s Mark #1], by Ed McDonald

I once joked that I’m still a fan of fantasy, but I prefer it dark these times. While that’s more a joke than anything, I do find classical high fantasy to be a bit tedious at this stage in my life. I’m not so into it any more, while dark fantasy often enough breaks the […]

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

The Driver [John Milton #3], by Mark Dawson

4 out of 5 stars. A Milton thriller with a side dish of a mystery.

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

The Sisters brothers, by Patrick DeWitt

4 out of 5 stars. Spaghetti Western meets Tarantinoesque dialogues, mixed up with philosophy.

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Interview with Ryu Takeshi

We talk with Ryu about chocolate and buddhism, with a dash of Yakuza at the side.

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

The Long Way Home [On Behalf of Death #6], by E.G. Stone

5 out of 5 stars. Be warned, there be dragons here! And also stern looks from mothers.

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

Shadow Shinjuku, by Ryu Takeshi

5 out of 5 stars. A spiritual journey, mixed with Yakuza and philosophy. Art cinema for the soul.

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Interviews

Interview with Gregg Luke

Gregg Luke is a thriller author with a major in biology, so of course we talk about virgins with loose ends.

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

Mischief, Mayhem and Shakespeare [On Behalf of Death #5], by E.G. Stone

5 out of 5 stars. This series is turning more mature without losing its humour.

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Top Tier (4 to 5 stars)

Better off Dead [Jack Reacher #26], by Lee Child and Andrew Child

4.5 out of 5 stars. A first person Reacher party, well done.